SC hearing 7-8 October 2026
This week, the UK Supreme Court heard argument in Farley v Paymaster on whether a claim for non-material damage under Article 82 of the GDPR must meet a threshold of seriousness before compensation can be recovered.
Section 168(1) of the DPA 2018 provides that, for the purposes of Article 82
Continue Reading UK: Update on Farley v Paymaster UKSC 2025/0185
The UK GDPR establishes a robust framework for the protection of personal data, requiring organisations to give due regard to individuals’ data protection rights. Importantly, it recognises that the consequences of a data breach may extend beyond financial loss. Article 82 UK GDPR, supplemented by section 168 of the Data Protection Act 2018, provides a
Continue Reading UK: Scottish courts reaffirm threshold for GDPR damages claims
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA“), introduces a new statutory requirement for all controllers, with no exceptions, to implement a formal process to handle data protection complaints by 19 June 2026.
Key changes
The DUAA received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025 and introduces a number of amendments to the UK’s data
Continue Reading UK: New complaints handling rules under DUAA take effect on 19 June 2026 – are you ready?
The protection of children online, including the safeguarding of their personal data, has emerged as a key regulatory focus in the UK, with the Government facing sustained pressure to address concerns about children’s safety online.[1] Recent developments have added further momentum – in particular, Australia’s recent prohibition on social media use by under-16s has
Continue Reading UK: Protecting Children Online – A Changing Regulatory Landscape
The UK Government’s legislative agenda, set out in the King’s Speech on 13 May 2026, places cybersecurity and digital resilience firmly at the centre of national policy. Against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical instability and rapidly evolving technological risks, the proposed measures continue the shift towards a more interventionist and systemic approach to safeguarding the
Continue Reading UK: The King’s Speech 2026 – Cybersecurity at the Forefront
Organisations are increasingly turning to AI-enabled tools throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from CV filtering and suitability scoring to online assessments and behavioural analysis. These tools can offer real advantages, including faster hiring processes and the potential to reduce human bias that inevitably exists in traditional recruitment. However, their use often creates a tension with data
Continue Reading UK: ICO Report on Automated Decision-Making in Recruitment
On 5 February 2026, the main changes to data protection legislation in Part 5 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA“) came into force.
The DUAA was passed and received Royal Assent on 19 June 2025. Although some of the DUUA provisions came into force automatically, many of the reforms
Continue Reading UK: Commencement of the data protection provisions in the Data (Use and Access) Act
Visible cyber fallout is everywhere. Impact to business operations (and therefore revenue) including halted production lines, emptied supermarket shelves, online payment unavailability, and patient backlogs have all brought cyber into the media and the boardroom at an alarming rate in the last year. Last week, the NCSC’s Annual Review 2025[1] showed impact climbing fast
Continue Reading UK: It’s time to act – the UK National Cyber Security Centre’s wake-up call for business leaders
In response to the UK’s new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act) coming into force, the UK Information Commissioner (ICO) has launched two public consultations. The consultations, which aim to shape final guidance on amendments introduced by the DUA Act, address the new lawful basis of “recognised legitimate interests”
Continue Reading UK: ICO launches consultations on the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
